chevy 2 radiator

philbilly · 08-20-2012, 06:42 PM

whats legal in nhra? is any steel radiator ok? I need some help as I am un clear and dont know who to ask. we got a 66 big body its got tanks on the top and the bottom,is this how the chevy 2 was? I want to go to BG I need some info so I can get ready.
This will be my first nhra event,I always find a excuse not to go when they are close. Help why I am still in the mood.

Alan Roehrich · 08-20-2012, 07:44 PM

Radiators are not steel.

They're either aluminum or copper/brass in most cases.

It would help to know what class you're running.

philbilly · 08-20-2012, 07:49 PM

I run a 66 chevy 2 in stock. I have aluminum in it I know it wont fly.

sorry I did forget to put what I was running.

Alan Roehrich · 08-20-2012, 08:02 PM

You'll need a copper/brass radiator that fits the car correctly.

james schaechter · 08-20-2012, 08:07 PM

The good news is that they are easy to get. The tanks are top and bottom. If you need some measurements, let me know.

Bill Sempsrott · 08-20-2012, 08:57 PM

The 66 Impala radiator will work in a 66 Nova. I think I had to redrill two of the holes. The one in my car is from a 65 Impala.

Bill Sempsrott
3608 K/S

philbilly · 08-20-2012, 09:15 PM

We got a 66 impala settin for 20 years. the rad still has antifreeze in it. The tanks are on top and bottom. I found one that bolts up the same way but the tanks are on the side. I am gonna try and buy a new one tomorrow I guess. What should I try and buy a new one for?? the chevy 2 or something else?

philbilly · 08-20-2012, 09:23 PM

James whats them measurments? why I got you one more question can the battery tray be reenforced with angle iron? will I be alright as long as its where its supposed to be?

Joe Schaechter · 08-20-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philbilly

James whats them measurments? why I got you one more question can the battery tray be reenforced with angle iron? will I be alright as long as its where its supposed to be?

The dimensions and a picture of the Chevy II radiator can be found and purchased at the following link:
http://www.usradiator.com/chevrolet-...-radiator.html

james schaechter · 08-20-2012, 09:51 PM

What Joe said on the rad. We replaced our battery tray witha new one years back, but I don't see a problem strngtheningnyours to get by. We used thresded rod and square alum tubing from the hardware store to hold the battery down.

08-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#1
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	chevy 2 radiator whats legal in nhra? is any steel radiator ok? I need some help as I am un clear and dont know who to ask. we got a 66 big body its got tanks on the top and the bottom,is this how the chevy 2 was? I want to go to BG I need some info so I can get ready. This will be my first nhra event,I always find a excuse not to go when they are close. Help why I am still in the mood.

08-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,095 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,771 Times in 402 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator Radiators are not steel. They're either aluminum or copper/brass in most cases. It would help to know what class you're running. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-20-2012, 07:49 PM	#3
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator I run a 66 chevy 2 in stock. I have aluminum in it I know it wont fly. sorry I did forget to put what I was running.

08-20-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,095 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,771 Times in 402 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator You'll need a copper/brass radiator that fits the car correctly. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-20-2012, 08:07 PM	#5
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,985 Likes: 1,277 Liked 1,424 Times in 294 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator The good news is that they are easy to get. The tanks are top and bottom. If you need some measurements, let me know. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

08-20-2012, 08:57 PM	#6
Bill Sempsrott Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator The 66 Impala radiator will work in a 66 Nova. I think I had to redrill two of the holes. The one in my car is from a 65 Impala. Bill Sempsrott 3608 K/S

08-20-2012, 09:15 PM	#7
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator We got a 66 impala settin for 20 years. the rad still has antifreeze in it. The tanks are on top and bottom. I found one that bolts up the same way but the tanks are on the side. I am gonna try and buy a new one tomorrow I guess. What should I try and buy a new one for?? the chevy 2 or something else?

08-20-2012, 09:23 PM	#8
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator James whats them measurments? why I got you one more question can the battery tray be reenforced with angle iron? will I be alright as long as its where its supposed to be?

08-20-2012, 09:51 PM	#10
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,985 Likes: 1,277 Liked 1,424 Times in 294 Posts	Re: chevy 2 radiator What Joe said on the rad. We replaced our battery tray witha new one years back, but I don't see a problem strngtheningnyours to get by. We used thresded rod and square alum tubing from the hardware store to hold the battery down. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK